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Into the Carpathians: A Journey Through the Heart and History of Central and Eastern Europe
by Alan E. SparksPart memoir, part travelogue, part natural and cultural history, Into the Carpathians describes a four-month-long hiking and wildlife research expedition along the length of the Carpathian Mountains, from Romania to Poland, some 1,700 miles as the crow flies. As readers follow the author and his companions on this intriguing journey, they will encounter the many natural wonders and colorful inhabitants of the Carpathian landscape—both human and non-human—while gaining dee... more
LOVE: EXPRESSED
by Tristan SherwinLOVE: EXPRESSED explores what it means to live a faith that is an expression and extension of the generous love that God has already shown towards us, while guiding us away from a faith which seeks to extract something from God via our performance.
This isn’t another one of those ‘self-help’ manuals.
This isn't a book about romance and sex, or feelings and cuddles.
This isn't a guidebook offering relationship advice, giving tips on how to find '... more
Naked Text Email Writing Skills for Teenagers
by Gisela HausmannIt is the first book that teaches teenagers and college students how to write effective emails with personal appeal. The author is an email evangelist and coach. Her work has been featured in the SUCCESS magazine.Bicycle Touring How-To: What We Learned
by Tim and Debbie BishopHave you ever thought about touring long distances by bicycle? Discover the secrets of a successful bicycle tour in Bicycle Touring How-To: What We Learned. Bicycle Touring How-To is all about learning how to bicycle tour from the ground up–and quickly--because that’s just what authors Tim and Debbie Bishop did when they ventured across country in 2010 after marrying. "How-To" contains tips on equipment, security, pre- and post-trip logistics, the daily routine, technology, and much more. Yo... moreBeethoven and Me: A Beginner's Guide to Classical Music
by Earl Ofari HutchinsonIn Beethoven and Me: A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Music, Earl Ofari Hutchinson breaks through a hard barrier that has long separated politics and social commentary from music, in this case classical music. He shares his many personal experiences in concert halls and his observations about the world of classical music. Beethoven and Me: A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Music is a fast paced, easy to understand survey of the music’s well-known and not so well-known composers, their music and th... moreToday I Feel Emotion Color Me
by Hayley RoseToday I Feel Emotion - Color Me is a coloring book based on the award-winning picture book, Today I Feel Emotion. Today I Feel Emotion is an interactive lesson book geared towards helping children identify and express their feelings and emotions with words. Direct and to the point, each page simply shows Louis expressing an emotion or feeling and then asks the reader to relay that emotion or feeling back, invoking a discussion.The Do's and Dont's
by Hayley RoseThe Do’s and Don’ts is a whimsical lesson book aimed at teaching young readers the difference between good and bad behavior/etiquette. In the book Zack and Chloe go from being manner monsters to well-behaved children as they provide samples of typical scenarios that not only young children encounter but can relate to. For example, Zack becomes a Manner Monster when he loses a game, kicking and pouting like a poor sport. In contrast, good behavior is then modeled depicting Zack congratulating the... moreToday I Feel Emotion
by Hayley RoseAlready an award-winner, Today I Feel Emotion is an interactive lesson book geared towards helping children identify and express their feelings and emotions with words. Direct and to the point, each page simply shows Louis expressing an emotion or feeling and then asks the reader to relay that emotion or feeling back, invoking a discussion.-
The Past, Present and Future of Space Exploration
by Peter I. MurphyIn this book we look at the past present and future of space exploration. Fifo 50 States
by Hayley RoseIn this delightful rhyming story, Fifo, a warm and loveable brown bear, is bitten by the travel bug. Fifo dreams of diging up diamonds in Arkansas, looking for fossils in Kansas, enjoying a delicious bowl of gumbo in Louisiana, and even seeing a Broadway show in New York. Yes, America is an exciting place! Fifo's second book is full of adventure. A colorful reference-like geography book, Fifo discovers the wonders each state has to offer. He learns along the way each state's capital, shape, ... moreFifo Musical Animals ABC
by Hayley RoseHave you ever heard a yak play a yunlou, or danced to a walrus playing wind chimes? Have you been serenaded by a numbat on a nagak? Come along with Fifo and discover the magical world of music and animals, all while learning your ABC’s.Our Ailing Education: And a Prescription for Recovery
by Margaretha I. de LorenzoGranting diplomas just for spending a prescribed amount of years at a school desk is nothing short of criminal, and the school systems should be held accountable.**Author Margaretha de Lorenzo laments the failure of the school system to provide students with adequate academic preparation prior to high school graduation. She also asserts that parents are by far the most important instructors a child will ever have and exert the greatest influence on their child's learning and future behavior patt... moreStrange Lights in West Texas
by James BunnellA fascinating exploration of one of Mother Nature's most intriguing secrets -- strange, mysterious, nocturnal lights sometimes seen in West Texas and other locations around the globe. This book, the condensed product of a 12 year investigation, provides vivid photographic details and documents behavior of these unusual light displays. The book explains how and where to see them and offers his the author's closely reasoned explanation of where they come from, what they are, and why they are too ... moreSolving Problems That Matter (and Getting Paid for It): STEM Careers in Social Innovation and Global Sustainable Development
by Khanjan MehtaDo you want to harness the power of science, technology, and innovation to change the world? Do you want to channel your passion and education to pursue a life-long career improving the human condition?
Regardless of where you are in your career today, what should be your next step?
Sign up for Peace Corps? Pursue graduate school? Take on a corporate job?
Join a nonprofit? Launch your own social enterprise?
Should you focus on energy, health or food security?
Should ... more-
Comparative Economics: Islam's Panacea to the Maladies of Capitalism
by Omar Abdul-LatifA short book that expands on the Islamic economic system through contemporary economic theory. It introduces the subject of economics and the political economy, whilst highlighting core issues ingrained within the capitalist free market. It also attempts to ascertain the Islamic antidote to these problems, such that the reader is able to discern which ideology is more efficient in solving pertinent economic problems. Daily Writing Prompts To Spur Creativity: 365 Writing Prompts To Help You Get Started
by EJ DivittA list of 365 writing prompts covering from the simple to the complex. Enough prompts to have you writing one every day for a full year. Learn to be more creative or work towards being a writer using these helpful prompts.